Raptors
Thick necks, puffed up breasts, wide shoulders, and broad wingspans characterize birds of prey. Draw these birds with hooked beaks that are likewise thick as well as sharp.
The wings form a sharply cut an "M" when in flight-a silhouette identifying this bird as a falcon.
Subtle differences exist in the wingspan and appearance of the wings when spread, but this image still gives you a general idea of the silhouette of a raptor in flight.
The Steller's sea eagle has a head-to-body ratio of .1:6 with the beak occupying about half of the head.
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